Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

LEGO Group: Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm begins generating electricity

Electricity has been generated for the first time from the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm. The wind farm will help the LEGO Group reach its goal of balancing its energy consumption with production of renewable energy by 2020. BILLUND, … Read the full press release

University of Warwick: Artists’ work that bridges the art-science divide will be exhibited at the Fargo Village Box Gallery

COVENTRY, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — To celebrate Coventry’s bid for the City of Culture in 2017 Dr Emma Parfitt, Sociology Researcher at the University of Warwick and Fargo village are bringing 17 artists and academics together for an exhibition of local … Read the full press release

University of Warwick: UK research to optimise the fuel economy of the next generation of off-highway vehicles

WMG working to make vehicles more fuel efficient and cheaper with electrical systems Construction vehicles waste fuel by remaining on full power whilst idle New WMG technology can predict when machinery needs full or low power COVENTRY, UK, 24-Nov-2016 — … Read the full press release

First AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin Mk4 successfully completed its maiden flight in southwest England

The UK Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) expressed appreciation for the milestone  First of 25 Royal Navy AW101 Merlin helicopter upgrades completed as part of the UK MoD Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MSLP) contract awarded in January 2014 Delivery of … Read the full press release

Not-for-profit water company Welsh Water completes £1 million project work for Hereford’s wastewater system

WALES, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Welsh Water has completed work on a project worth almost £1 million which will boost the performance of Hereford’s wastewater system. The £950,000 project work by the not-for-profit water company saw parts of the network in … Read the full press release

The People and Planet University League ranks University of Leicester 30th in its 2016 league table

People and Planet league table shows rise of 64 places for Leicester LEICESTER, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Leicester has increased its position in a league table of UK universities’ environmental and ethical performance, for the first time achieving a … Read the full press release

University of Leicester students present forensic science research at the 2nd Congress of the European Division of the International Association of Identification (IAI)

Students from the INTREPID Forensics programme showcase their work in Lyon, France LEICESTER, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — PhD students from the University of Leicester have presented their forensic science research at an international conference in France. Students from the INTREPID Forensics … Read the full press release

Schroders plc reduced shareholding in Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S

HELLERUP, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — According to section 29 of the Danish Securities Trading Act, it is hereby informed that Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S has received an announcement from Schroders plc stating that Schroders plc has reduced their shareholding in Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN … Read the full press release

1,600 visitors to attend University of Bristol’s first institution-wide postgraduate open day

Over 1,600 visitors are booked to attend the University of Bristol’s first institution-wide postgraduate open day on Wednesday [23 November]. BRISTOL, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — It’s an opportunity to learn about the full range of courses and opportunities on offer for … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) form joint centre for mechanical energy storage technologies

BIRMINGHAM, 18-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Birmingham has signed an agreement with the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics (IET) of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to form a joint centre for mechanical energy storage technologies. The agreement marks the start of … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham and Sports Authority of India (SAI) to help improve the sporting performance of India’s athletes

BIRMINGHAM, 18-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —The University of Birmingham and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) have signed a new agreement to work together and help improve the sporting performance of India’s athletes. Sports experts at Birmingham will work with SAI … Read the full press release

University of Dundee students and Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings to raise awareness of mouth cancer

DUNDEE, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Dental students from the University of Dundee have teamed up with Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings and oral health experts in a bid to raise awareness of mouth cancer. Hastings, patron of the charity Let’s Talk … Read the full press release

University of Dundee student Kieran Baxter won 2016 Arts and Humanities Research Council ‘Research in Film Awards’ Doctoral Award

DUNDEE, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design PhD student Kieran Baxter has won an award for his stunning visual reinterpretation of two prehistoric Angus hill forts. ‘The Caterthuns’ won Kieran the 2016 Arts and Humanities … Read the full press release

The University of Dundee is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner

DUNDEE, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Dundee announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorationswinner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The project will enable a unique collaboration bringing together expertise at Dundee in … Read the full press release

Ricoh launches TotalFlow Supervisor mobile app for European print service providers

LONDON, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has launched the TotalFlow Supervisor mobile app to provide European print service providers with an up-to the minute status report on their digital print engines – no matter the make or model. The free to … Read the full press release

Ricoh announced six new TotalFlow suites to help print service providers

LONDON, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has announced six new TotalFlow suites designed to help print service providers choose the best software solutions to improve end-to-end operation. The handpicked collection of complementary solutions supports key production areas. TotalFlow Marketing Suite supports … Read the full press release

Ricoh unveils Neon Yellow toner in Europe for highly creative, eye-catching value-added print

LONDON, 17-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has launched Neon Yellow toner in Europe, allowing print service providers to produce highly creative, eye-catching value-added print. The Neon Yellow toner has been developed for the fifth colour station on the Ricoh Pro™ C7100X … Read the full press release

Ricoh adds two robust, heavy-duty booklet makers to its range of recommended finishing solutions

LONDON, 16-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has expanded its range of recommended finishing solutions to help print service providers streamline the cost efficient delivery of print. The Duplo DBM 350 and Duplo DBM 600 booklet makers have been added to provide … Read the full press release

Skanska, Aecom, Colas Rail and Mott MacDonald to design and construct rail network in the South of England

STOCKHOLM, 15-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has, in alliance with Aecom, Colas Rail and Mott MacDonald, been awarded a contract by Network Rail to design and construct the Waterloo and South West Upgrade on the South West Trains network in the … Read the full press release

Ocean Yield ASA to deliver 38,000 cbm liquefied ethylene gas carrier to Hartmann Group/SABIC Petrochemicals B.V.

LYSAKER, Norway, 15-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ocean Yield ASA is pleased to announce the delivery of the 38,000 cbm liquefied ethylene gas carrier “Gaschem Beluga” from Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering, China. The vessel is the first of two sister vessels to be delivered, … Read the full press release